It was only a matter of time before the new kings of the domestic smartphone scene in India ventured onto other shores to pad their coffers. Yet, it may have been more than just global ambition that got them there.

Launching the Z1 in India is theoretically a smart play by Samsung to both push its own OS and grab a big share of a population that still hasn't bought a smartphone. But the truth is that the Z1 appears to be easily outgunned by the competition.

The Android wars have just begun, and Google's new Android Ones will soon go head-to-head against the dominant models in the marketplace. Which means it's a great time to see what devices are the best of the budget breed in India currently, and what the new Ones will have to do to wrest customers away from them.

Satya Nadella has hogged the limelight for being chosen as Microsoft's new CEO, but there are a few other Indian-origin heads of companies out there who also deserve a mention for their remarkable success

The software development market in India is booming. Look in the jobs section of a newspaper or drive down any major road and it's obvious this country is educating, developing and hiring a huge, skilled workforce.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will expand its fight against identity crime and theft internationally when it opens an office in India some time this year.The AFP views India as one of the most sophisticated technology nations in the world.